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William Dowton as Sir Anthony Absolute in "The Rivals"
The Rivals

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Title
William Dowton as Sir Anthony Absolute in "The Rivals"
Play
The Rivals
Date
1808  
Role
Sir Anthony Absolute
Subject
  • Dowton, William, 1764-1851  
  • Actors  
  • Costume  
  • Theater  
Dimensions
Border 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 in.
Technique
  • Etching  
  • Engraving  
  • Stippling  
Creator
  • De Wilde, S.  
  • Scriven, S.  
Publisher
Bell & DeCamp  
Description
Whole-length. Holding hat and cane in right hand, left hand raised in threatening gesture. With text: "Tis a confounded lie! I know you are in a passion in your heart, I know you are, you hypocritical young dog! but it won't do."
Rights
No Copyright - United States
ID Number
D752tw-14
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Collection Title
Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920
Collection
Portraits of Actors
TitleWilliam Dowton as Sir Anthony Absolute in "The Rivals"
PlayThe Rivals
Date1808  
RoleSir Anthony Absolute
Subject
  • Dowton, William, 1764-1851  
  • Actors  
  • Costume  
  • Theater  
DimensionsBorder 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 in.
Technique
  • Etching  
  • Engraving  
  • Stippling  
Creator
  • De Wilde, S.  
  • Scriven, S.  
PublisherBell & DeCamp  
DescriptionWhole-length. Holding hat and cane in right hand, left hand raised in threatening gesture. With text: "Tis a confounded lie! I know you are in a passion in your heart, I know you are, you hypocritical young dog! but it won't do."
RightsNo Copyright - United States
ID NumberD752tw-14
Physical CollectionUniversity of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Collection TitlePortraits of Actors, 1720-1920
CollectionPortraits of Actors

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